Hockey
High school roundup for Feb. 14, 2023: Penn-Trafford hockey trips up South Fayette
February 14, 2023
Xavier Solomon and Nate Loughner each had two goals and two assists to lead Penn-Trafford to a 5-1 victory over second-place South Fayette in PIHL Class 2A hockey Tuesday night.
Burrell hockey team ready to ‘make noise’ in Penguins Cup playoffs
February 13, 2023
Burrell’s hockey team features a collection of veteran and freshman players from the rival Burrell, Highlands and New-Ken Arnold school districts who share a common goal: to qualify for the PIHL Penguins Cup playoffs.
PIHL standings, playoff qualifiers through Feb. 12, 2023
February 12, 2023
Here are the latest PIHL high school hockey standings and postseason clinchings through Sunday:
After slow start, Pine-Richland hockey team rights ship, roars into playoffs
Every year there are teams that surge late in the season and are dubbed a team nobody wants to meet in the playoffs.
PIHL announces January players of the month
February 11, 2023
Upper St. Clair played six games in January and senior forward Colin Ruffner scored in every one of them.
Franklin Regional hockey shakes off slow start, heats up in 2nd half of season
Franklin Regional hockey coach John Winebrenner said he knew the start of the 2022-23 season would be a test.
PIHL standings, playoff clinchings through Feb. 5, 2023
February 5, 2023
Here are the latest PIHL high school hockey standings and postseason clinchings through Sunday:
After battling injuries, Plum’s Miller relishes chance to finish high school career on the ice
February 4, 2023
Zach Miller hasn’t taken lightly the opportunity to suit up this year for the Plum varsity ice hockey team.
Norwin notebook: Emergency goalie comes through for hockey team
A bout of adversity didn’t stop the Norwin hockey team from winning, and it didn’t stop an offensive player from suiting up and playing goaltender.
Westmoreland County Senior Spotlight: Greensburg Salem’s Colten Humphrey
January 30, 2023
Some teams just give off a vibe that a certain season could be special.
Deep lineup helps Deer Lakes hockey contend with Division 2 leaders
A winning hockey team possesses discipline, outstanding puck movement and team chemistry through all lines and defensemen pairings. Deer Lakes appears to have that winning formula in the PIHL’s Division 2.
PIHL standings, playoff clinchings through Jan. 29, 2023
January 29, 2023
Here are the latest PIHL high school hockey standings and postseason clinchings through Sunday:
PIHL all-stars produce high-scoring results in showcase event
The PIHL hosted five high-scoring all-star games Sunday at Robert Morris’ Island Sports Center. Here’s a recap of each contest:
With speedy senior providing spark, Fox Chapel hockey scorching PIHL opponents
January 28, 2023
Good luck trying to intimidate Fox Chapel senior forward Sam Smith off the puck.
After sweeping defending champion Norwin, Kiski Area hockey team continues rise in standings
January 23, 2023
The Kiski Area hockey team already was trending in the right direction, but after the heist pulled off against Norwin on Jan. 10, the group should galvanize even more.
PIHL standings through Jan. 22, 2023
January 22, 2023
Here are the latest PIHL high school hockey standings through Sunday:
All-stars have Shaler hockey in thick of PIHL playoff race
Being able to see the rewards of gradual progress has Shane Ciganik relishing his opportunity to represent the PIHL Class A Blue Division in the PIHL All-Star game.
5 all-stars have Quaker Valley hockey firing on all cylinders
Five members of the Quaker Valley hockey team have been chosen to participate in the PIHL all-star showcase this year.
Fox Chapel notebook: Red-hot hockey team sends 7 to all-star game
January 21, 2023
Fox Chapel has ruled the PIHL’s Class A Blue Division this season.
North Hills hockey looking to build toward Penguins Cup championship
North Hills began the 2022-23 PIHL hockey season with a trio of overtime games.
